Why should we plant native plants? I’ve talked to people who think Florida is tropical with no variation in plants year-round; that they are green and blooming all year. Florida is semi-tropical with ...
Plagued by deer eating your hedges? If you live in Zones 7 to 10, plant this native sunlight-hating perennial to keep them ...
We all need shade trees but sometimes have limited available space. In South Florida’s hot, humid climate, shade is one of the most important assets of any given property or environment. My own garden ...
Dogwood trees are a common and beloved sight in local gardens. While as many as 60 species of trees and shrubs are in the genus Cornus, the most common locally are our native flowering dogwood (Cornus ...
Just when you think you've missed the last chance for snow in your neck of the woods, you start seeing tree limbs covered in white. Flowering dogwood (Cornus florida) is an even better cause for ...
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Celebrate Arbor Day 2026

This year’s Arbor Day celebration will be held at E.P. Powers Park on Newnan’s Lake on Jan. 17 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Think about your lawn: A picturesque stretch of carefully manicured green grass that you adore spending time on. However, does it feel like something's missing? Grass-only yards can be visually ...